Why are you charging money for something that's always been free?

When Utah's child sexual abuse prevention law was passed in 2014, the mandate for educator training was left unfunded by the legislature. Since 2017, Prevent Child Abuse Utah has been covering the cost of providing the training through private fundraising. The expenses of maintaining the course have grown too great to be covered by charitable donations alone.

How often do I have to take Boundary Town?

Utah's child sexual abuse prevention law (UT 53G-9-207) currently mandates educators complete training every three years. Your organization may have other rules that require you to take it more frequently.

Are there built-in reporting tools?

Yes, organizations with pre-paid licences will be emailed a monthly report listing the employees who have completed the course and the number of licenses used.

Can I take a different training?

To be in compliance with the law, public school educators and employees must take training that has been vetted and approved by the Utah State Board of Education. Boundary Town is USBE-approved. You can find a list of approved trainings at the prevention webpage for USBE.

How long can I access the course material and my certificate of completion?

An individual user will have one year of access to the course and a certificate of completion dated when the training is first completed. Employees of organizations that pre-paid for user licenses have one year of access. The terms are negotiable.

Who do I contact if I'm having trouble with my account or payment?

For technical support, please contact Rich at rrayl@pcautah.org.

Important Notice: Training Fee Begins June 4th, 2025

Prevent Child Abuse Utah will begin charging a fee for the mandated Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training outlined in Utah Code 53G-9-207. We’ve proudly offered this training at no cost for many years, covering expenses through fundraising and private donations. However, this unfunded mandate is no longer sustainable. This small fee ($11.99 per user) helps us maintain and improve the course while also supporting our reporting and customer service.

Group pricing is available. Please contact Sarah Haley Nitta, Director of Education and Development, at snitta@pcautah.org or call (801) 205-3967 for more information.

Thank you for your understanding and your commitment to protecting Utah’s children.

Child Abuse Prevention Training

For adults who work with Utah’s children

If you work with children in-school or after-school, you have an important duty to keep them safe from abuse. Child abuse isn’t inevitable, it’s preventable.

In this one-hour training, Boundary Town helps you understand the different types of child abuse, how to recognize the signs of abuse, and what to do if you suspect abuse is happening.

What Is Boundary Town and Who Is Required to Take It?

Boundary Town is an online course approved by the Utah State Board of Education to fulfil the mandate outlined in Utah’s Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Law. Many employers in health organizations, police departments, after-school recreation, and youth sports also require those working with children to be trained.

Boundary Town is Required in Utah if:

The training is beneficial to any adult working with youth in Utah. This includes stay at home parents, and grandparents too.

You are a teacher in Utah’s public and charter schools.
You coach a team at one of Utah’s schools.
You are a principal, vice principal, or someone who does administrative work.
You are a school counselor, social worker, psychologist or other school professional.
You are a substitute teacher.
You are a staff member for K-12 schools.
Your employer requires it.

Boundary Town May Be Required in Utah if:

You teach dance, art or music, in an after school setting.
You coach a team for club sports or your city’s recreation department.
You are a clergy member or church volunteer that works directly with children.
You tutor children outside of school.
You volunteer as a leader of a scouting troop.
You work at a preschool.

The training is beneficial to any adult working with youth in Utah. This includes stay at home parents, and grandparents too.

Do you work with children? You need this training!

How Boundary Town Works

If you’re and educator, administrator, coach, or staff at a public or charter school in Utah, you are required to complete child sexual abuse prevention training every 3 years, though your employer may require it every year. Boundary Town is an ideal training for any organization looking to create safety for the children they serve.

What You’ll Learn in Boundary Town:

Preventing Child Sexual Abuse

Ms. Marsh teaches about the two kinds of child sexual abuse, grooming to gain access and debunks common myths of child sexual abuse.

Preventing Emotional Abuse

Coach Sanchez shows what emotional abuse is and three steps to confront another adult if you witness or suspect someone of abusive behavior.

Preventing Physical Abuse

Mrs. Kyoshi uses the ABCDs of how to receive a disclosure of abuse and the signs a child may be experiencing physical abuse.

Preventing Neglect

Pastor Joe discusses the basic needs of children and how to help parents who are unable to provide for their family.

Reporting Child Abuse

Mr. Brown outlines the effects of child abuse and answers FAQs about reporting abuse and the Utah Child Abuse Reporting Hotline.

After completing each of the sections you’ll receive your certificate of completion.

Begin the Training

Mitigating Risk and Creating Safety for Children

Our Utah‑based team of specialists created this USBE-approved training to provide you and your staff with the tools to minimize liability, protect children, and foster a culture of safety across your schools and organizations. Boundary Town builds on years of parent and educator feedback using the best practices from child‑maltreatment research while meeting state requirements.

Boundary Town includes:

Certified Completion

Receive an official certificate upon finishing USBE-approved course, Boundary Town.

Easy Navigation

Complete the full course in one session—or jump in and out by module whenever it fits your schedule.

Mandatory Reporting

Access a ready‑to‑use DCFS report template following a child’s disclosure.

Trauma-Informed

Boundary Town is centered on safety, empathy, and empowering principles.

Interactive Scenarios

Learn from real life examples of how to recognize and report abuse.

Disclosure Phrases

Learn exact words to use when a child reveals abuse to you.

We make prevention training accessible, entertaining, and memorable so you feel empowered to prevent child abuse in your community.

Schedule a meeting to discuss your organization’s needs

How We Handle Compliance Reporting

We take the reporting burden off your shoulders. Here’s how we do it:

Certificate of Completion – Upon completing the course and certifying participation, a certificate of competition will be issued. The certificate can be saved on a hard drive or printed out immediately.
Organizational Grouping – Organizations with pre-paid licenses will be assigned a unique group code.
Monthly Reporting –By the 5th of the month, organizations with pre-paid licenses will receive a reporting listing the employees who have completed the course and the amount of licenses remaining.
Annual Reporting – At the end of a contract, organizations will receive an annual report

Frequently Asked Questions

The training costs $11.99 for one individual to complete the course and receive a certificate of completion. For school districts or other large organizations, the cost is capped at $15,000. Payment plans are available on an annual or quarterly basis. The fee represents an investment in risk mitigation, long‑term savings of time and resources, and the fostering of a community in which children remain safe from abuse. Group pricing for nonprofits and municipalities is available by contacting Sarah Haley Nitta, Director of Education, (801) 205-3967, snitta@pcautah.org.

Why Choose Boundary Town for Your Prevention Training?

Child abuse prevention can feel sensitive and overwhelming, and you may wonder whether the problem can truly be solved. Boundary Town lightens the burden and dispels doubt through empowering lessons and practical tools demonstrated in real-life scenarios. Child abuse isn’t inevitable—it’s preventable!

Experienced Guidance – Prevent Child Abuse Utah has been training Utahns since 1982
Efficient & Cost-Effective – In under an hour, your organization will mitigate the risk of litigation
Clear Communication – No jargon—just straightforward training on how to prevent child abuse

Schedule Your Consultation Today

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Client Testimonials: Hear From Educators Like You

“Visually engaging, concise, and empowering!”

"I loved my experience with Boundary Town. I loved the way it was broken up into different environments in the community and from different perspectives. I received a lot of essential education on how to keep kids safe and I took lots of notes that I can reference in the future. Thanks for all the hard work that went into making this visually engaging, concise, and empowering!"

Emily Mouritsen, Canyons School District

“The materials were easy to understand and easy to print.”

“I enjoyed that each section had extra material to download after viewing the videos. The materials were easy to understand and easy to print as copies as well. ”

Carolina Banos, Utah Community Action

“Great way to understand abuse.”

"Boundary Town was a great way to understand the different types of abuse and how to handle various situations."

Ella Price

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